Due diligence on West African gold urged as new report reveals discrepancies in production and trade statistics between Mali and…
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Celebrating 30 Years of Impact: 1986-2016
As the final days of 2016 wind down, we are reflecting on the amazing work we do in collaboration with…
Conflict Diamonds from CAR Entering International Markets via Cameroon
Kimberley Process must act after new report reveals shortfalls in Cameroon’s traceability procedures create opportunities for smuggling and corruption Ottawa,…
Despite Last Minute Overtures, Civil Society Boycotts Conflict Diamond Meeting in Dubai
“Rigour” Needed in Kimberley Process Chair’s Newest Proposals Ottawa, Canada—November 10, 2016 Civil society who are members of a conflict…
Civil Society under Attack in Liberia: Green Advocates Staff in Hiding after Threats from Police
Ottawa—November 4, 2016 Partnership Africa Canada is calling on the Liberian government to immediately ensure the safety and security of…
Democratic Republic of Congo Recognizes Partnership Africa Canada’s Just Gold Pilot Project in a Memorandum of Understanding
October 11, 2016 – Ottawa, Canada / Kinshasa, Democratic Repubic of Congo Partnership Africa Canada has signed a Memorandum of…
Civil society statement at the 10th Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains, Paris, 10-12 May 2016
National and international civil society organisations working to advance transparency and accountability in supply chains welcome this 10th Joint Forum…
Workshop in Ituri Aims to Strengthen Certification Efforts for Conflict Minerals
March 22, 2016 – Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo / Ottawa, Canada Provincial policymakers, mining officials, exporters, and civil society…
First Congolese Gold Exporter Takes Decisive Action to Carry out Due Diligence: Opens its Doors to International Markets
February 15, 2016 – Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo / Ottawa, Canada A gold exporter in the Democratic Republic of…
Time for Leadership at the Kimberley Process
By Offah Obale, Conflict Minerals Researcher Flying out of Angola after last month’s Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary, the biannual meeting…
New Reports on Artisanal Diamond Mining in Côte d'Ivoire and Democratic Republic of Congo
Social Survey Report into Artisanal Diamond Mining Sites in Kasaï-Oriental Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo presents the findings…
Civil Society Boycotts Conflict Diamonds Certification Scheme
Civil Society Boycotts Conflict Diamonds Certification Scheme Appointing UAE as Chair of Kimberley Process is “Red Line” Luanda, Angola /…